Flights to Port Gentil

Port-Gentil International Airport (POG) provides basic facilities:

• Terminal: Single small terminal building.
  
  
• Services: Limited retail and refreshment options.
  
  
• Check-in: Afrijet check-in counters available before departure.
  
  
• Baggage: Standard checked baggage allowance on Afrijet domestic flights.
  
  
• Security: Expect thorough security checks on arrival and departure.

Getting from Port-Gentil International Airport (POG) to the city:

• Taxi: Available outside the terminal. Negotiate the fare in advance. Expect 3,000-8,000 XAF to the city centre.
  
  
• Hotel Transfers: Most hotels can arrange airport pickups if booked ahead.
  
  
• Car Hire: Limited availability. Best arranged through hotels or travel agencies in advance.
  
  
• Note: Carry CFA Francs (XAF) as cards are rarely accepted for local transport.

Tips for travelling through Port-Gentil International Airport (POG):

• Reconfirm: Always reconfirm domestic flights 24 hours before departure. Afrijet schedules can change.
  
  
• Cash: Carry CFA Francs (XAF). ATMs may not be available at the airport.
  
  
• Language: French is the official language. Basic French phrases are very helpful in Gabon.
  
  
• Visa: UK nationals need a visa for Gabon. Apply through the Gabonese Embassy in London or check e-visa availability.

Typical journey times from the UK to Port Gentil:

• Via Paris + Libreville (Air France + Afrijet): Around 14-18 hours total.
  
  
• Via Istanbul + Libreville (Turkish Airlines + Afrijet): Around 16-22 hours total.
  
  
• Via Addis Ababa + Libreville (Ethiopian Airlines + Afrijet): Around 18-24 hours total.
  
  
• Via Casablanca + Libreville (Royal Air Maroc + Afrijet): Around 16-20 hours total.

Allow a minimum layover of 4-6 hours in Libreville to clear immigration and connect to the domestic flight.

• International and domestic terminals in Libreville are close together, but allow extra time for baggage reclaim and recheck.
  
  
• Overnight stays in Libreville may be needed if connections don't align. Several hotels are near the airport.

Port Gentil operates on GMT+1 (which is the same as London in winter and 1 hour behind during BST in summer).